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Why Is Belly Fat Sometimes Solid?

Mystery Hour Question

Me and my mate both have big bellies. But why is my fat all over the place, but his fat solid?

Gary, Morden

Answer

Name: Kelly, Clevedon

Qualification: Did some personal belly fat research

Answer: A soft belly is a lot healthier. You can grab hold of it and wobble it around, which means the fat is just under the skin. The other belly has fat all through and around its organs. It comes down to how different people lay down fat.